Hymn to St. Brigid

Brigid of Kildare, known as Muire na nGael (Mary of the Irish) is the secondary patron national saint of Ireland. She lived from approx 451 to 525 AD. Born of a court-official father and slave mother, she is credited as being Ireland's first nun, founding several monasteries, and with being generous and compassionate, and a peace-maker. There are many legends about her care for people and the earth, working with cows, milking, making butter, brewing, carrying a torch, weaving crosses from rushes and spreading a miraculous cloak. SSAA, Flute (optional) Harp or Piano with Percussion Traditional Hymn to St. Brigid Words by Mother Cecilia, Brigidine Convent, Goresbridge Hymn to St. Brigid Far above enthroned in glory Sweetest Saint of Erinis Isle See thy children kneel before thee Turn on us a Motheris smile. Sancta Mater, hear our pleading Faith and hope and holy love Sweet St. Brigid, Spouse of Jesus, Sent to us from Heaven above. Sweet St. Brigid, Erin's children, Far and near o'er land and sea In the world and in the cloister Fondly turn with love to thee. Sancta Mater, sooth the mourner Shield the weary tempted soul Sweet St. Brigid, guide thy children To thy bright and happy home.